by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how WMU stacks up against peers offering general psychology.
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WMU is in the top 15% of the country for general psychology. Specifically, it ranked #546 out of 1,081 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #10 in Michigan.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Michigan University conferred 141 bachelor’s degrees in general psychology.
General Psychology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WMU report a median salary of $38,906 a year. This is lower than $58,084, the median for all majors at WMU.
To complete a bachelor’s at WMU, general psychology students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is below $27,999, the typical median for all majors at WMU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,334 | $19,826 |
| Fees | $126 | $126 |
Read more about WMU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 19% of general psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of general psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at WMU are White. About 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor’s in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 101 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 10 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a master’s degree in general psychology from WMU identified as women.
The majority of general psychology master’s degree graduates at WMU were Asian. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master’s in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general psychology majors at Western Michigan University.
The general psychology program at WMU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 143 |
WMU conferred 143 completions in psychology, general in the most recent reporting year — 81% to women and 19% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (71%).